The Episcopal Diocese of Haiti has announced the appointment of Sikhumbuzo Vundla as the Chief of Operations. This is a new position for the diocese, created to help manage the many programs and activities developed in response to the January 12, 2010 earthquake.
ACNS carries a news release from Episcopal Relief and Development:
Reporting directly to the bishop of the Diocese of Haiti, Vundla will manage the financial, administrative and human resource activities of the diocese, while providing leadership for overall operations, systems and controls.
“Thank you for all that you have done for us in the aftermath of the earthquake of 2010. Your generosity has touched so many, and although the needs are still great, we must continue moving forward, rebuilding as we continue our humanitarian work,” said the Rt. Rev. Jean Zaché Duracin, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti.
“I am grateful to Episcopal Relief & Development and The Episcopal Church for helping us hire a true professional, Mr. Sikhumbuzo Vundla, to be our Chief of Operations,” continued Bishop Duracin. “This will help alleviate our extraordinary workload as well as build and promote transparency with our different partners. Please help us to welcome Mr. Vundla.”
The position focuses on formulating and strengthening policies and procedures to support the various priorities of the Church as it rebuilds after the 2010 earthquake. The Chief of Operations will also collaborate with key partners, including Episcopal Relief & Development on post-earthquake recovery and reconstruction efforts, and The Episcopal Church as it helps rebuild the Holy Trinity Cathedral complex in Port-au-Prince. Vundla will work closely with Bishop Duracin, as well as relevant diocesan committees and donors, to further the strategic mission of the Haitian Church.
“I am very grateful for this appointment, and fully expect it will strengthen the capacity of the Diocese of Haiti for the reconstruction process,” said the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church. “I look forward to seeing Mr. Vundla in action when I next visit Haiti.”